Eric Bischoff has praised the ‘smarts’ of Tony Khan for releasing AEW talent, though he believes the list of smart things Khan has done is still small.
This week, AEW released around ten names from its roster as part of restructuring efforts within the All Elite promotion.
On a recent edition of his “83 Weeks” podcast, Bischoff gave his thoughts on AEW’s recent layoffs. He said,
“It’s probably really smart; it may be the only second or third smart thing that Tony has done now in a while. The sad thing is — I don’t mean any offense — but I never heard of any one of them.
“Comfort is a thief. It’s very easy to get comfortable getting a check every two weeks without any pressure, it’s hard not to get comfortable, but it’s stealing from you too, because you’re not doing anything.”
During Thursday’s ROH Supercard of Honor media call, Khan claimed he fired ‘The Boys’ after they no-showed multiple events. Both Brent & Brandon Tate have claimed this isn’t true.
Khan also spoke about Anthony Henry, who was released after suffering a jaw injury at an indie event. Khan claimed Henry will return to AEW/ROH when he is healed.
In a recent episode of his podcast, “83 Weeks,” Eric Bischoff praised Tony Khan, the owner of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), for his decision to release several talents from the company’s roster. However, Bischoff also stated that he believes Khan’s list of smart decisions is still quite small.
AEW made headlines this week when it announced the release of around ten wrestlers as part of its restructuring efforts. This move sparked discussions and debates within the wrestling community, with fans and industry insiders sharing their opinions on the matter.
During his podcast, Bischoff commended Khan for his decision to release the talents, referring to it as a “smart” move. However, he also expressed that he hadn’t heard of any of the released wrestlers, indicating that their lack of name recognition might have played a role in their departure from the company.
Bischoff further elaborated on the idea of comfort being a thief. He explained that it is easy for wrestlers to become complacent when they receive a regular paycheck without facing any pressure or challenges. While this may seem appealing, Bischoff argued that it ultimately hinders personal growth and development in the industry.
In response to AEW’s decision, some of the released wrestlers have disputed Khan’s claims regarding their departure. Brent and Brandon Tate, known as “The Boys,” denied Khan’s statement that they had no-showed multiple events. This discrepancy has added another layer of complexity to the situation.
Khan also addressed the release of Anthony Henry, who suffered a jaw injury at an independent wrestling event. Khan assured fans that Henry would be welcomed back to AEW and its partner promotion, Ring of Honor (ROH), once he has fully recovered from his injury.
The release of talent from AEW has sparked conversations about the company’s direction and decision-making processes. While Bischoff acknowledged Khan’s recent move as a smart decision, he also implied that there is room for improvement in Khan’s overall decision-making track record.
As the wrestling industry continues to evolve, AEW’s roster changes and restructuring efforts serve as a reminder of the challenges faced by both wrestlers and promotions. The decisions made by Khan and other wrestling executives have a significant impact on the careers and livelihoods of the talent involved. It remains to be seen how these recent developments will shape the future of AEW and its roster.